Stop the Steal (Journalism Version)
Journalistic larceny is actually legal if it falls within the subjective guidelines of “fair use.” The harder question is what represents ethical vs. unethical use of another news organization’s good work.
Virginia Martin
Council Approves Rezoning To Make Way for Fountain Heights Market and Kitchen
The project is aimed at providing food access, education and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Birmingham to Tow Cars With 3 or More Outstanding Parking Tickets
City councilors also approved ordinance changes to strengthen city’s parking enforcement efforts.
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Stephens Authorized To Hire Individual Legal Counsel in Water Works Lawsuit
The move is to represent the Jefferson County Commission president in a suit the city filed after the Legislature changed the makeup of the water works board.
Candidates in Birmingham City Election
More than 50 candidates are on the Aug. 26 ballot to run for mayor, City Council and the Board of Education.
Is there lead in your water?
Here’s what to do if your home or business is one of about 40,000 in the Birmingham area served by pipelines made of lead, galvanized or unknown materials.
Birmingham Council Declares Emergency Over Rainfall Hampering Weed Abatement Efforts
The declaration lets the city hire contractors to catch up on cutting abandoned lots.
Council Approves Contract for Extra Police Surveillance Cameras
The city is spending $9.7 million to add cameras to a citywide network of video equipment used by police.